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L318 SNG

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,296 mi
Last recorded98,296 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 SNG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 98,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping grease

various areas of corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2025 98,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot seeping grease

various areas of corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,399 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 97,399 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,125 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small knick gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small knick gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion nearside front inner wing below headlamp

corrosion offside front inner wing behind shock absorber and at front of inner wing

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded through chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected compensator seized (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,676 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 88,655 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 88,643 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail centre bearing housing cracked (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up centre bearing disintegrated, risk of driveshaft coming out of gearbox spline (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 74,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,487 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,469 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 56,919 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 54,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2009 51,887 miles
Fail 11 May 2009

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 May 2008 49,640 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2008 49,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 47,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 47,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 42,801 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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L318 SNG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L318 SNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L318 SNG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 January 1994.

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